Muhammad Ali Abdullah, ACA

Experience

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  A.F. Ferguson & Co (PwC Pakistan)

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2014

  During this period managed Oracle ERP implementation at CCL Pharmaceutical (Pvt.) Limited. I was lead of sub team responsible for implantation of for Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) and Inventory while keeping coordination with Financials sub team.Experience gained included reviewing existing systems to identify any control weaknesses and that the ensuring the design of business processes is based on best practices and consistent with Oracle ERP, correctness of master data for setup of different modules, identification of user requirements and users' trainings for different modules. Show less During this period I have worked in capacities ranging from entry level Audit Assistant to Audit In-charge managing various assignments and leading teams of article students. I worked in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) department as well. Gained experience in the areas of: - Performing statutory audits as per International Standards on Auditing- Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial ReportingStandards- International Reporting to Group/Parent Companies- Carrying out Agreed-Upon-Procedures assignments- Implementation of Oracle ERPUndertook planning and finalization of engagements, resolution of key issues arising out of engagements, reporting on compliance with statutory requirements, review of tax computations and business process re-engineering. The experience gained here was instrumental in enhancing ability to lead, adapt, manage time, work within a team, interact with clients and deliver result-oriented outputs. Show less

  • Supervisor

    Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Senior Associate

    Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
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  Nishat Mills Ltd.

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2016

  Operational:- Ensuring the adequacy and appropriateness of financial reporting including the monthly reporting procedures to ensure compliance with the financial and operating policies and adequacy of period end accruals. - Preparation of monthly management accounts. - Coordination with external auditors to help in organized conduct of external audit - Reviewing existing systems to identify any control weaknesses.- Coordination with technical team to finalize budget ultimately to be approved by Audit Committee of Board of Directors. - Preparation of data for monthly return of income tax withheld - Designing, Enforcement and monitoring of internal controls over fuel handling process- Daily reporting of quantitative and monetary performance of power plants to the top management. - Coordination with MIS team to design different management reports and incorporation of imports process in Oracle ERP.- Review and approval of valuation of goods imported- Review and approve clearing charges based on agreements with different clearing agents,and- Leading the team responsible for evaluation of long outstanding balances related to imports People:- Development of my staff with respect to both technical and soft skills by providing timely and meaningful feedback- Hiring of suitable and appropriately skilled staff members on permanent employment basis and for internship purposes Work Place Achievements:- Part of team which established new unit of Power Accounts for centralized reporting of all power plants of Nishat Mills and designed all controls and SOPs for operations of the unit.- Achieved high level accuracy through establishing checkpoints and automation of daily generation and monthly account reports which resulted in 35% time saving with zero error. - Promoted culture of Minimum Paper Usage in my team thereby saving 35 pages per day since March 2014. Show less

  • Financial Controller, Apparel Division

    Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Deputy Manager Accounts and Finance

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
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  Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited

  Dec 2016 - Apr 2020

  Plant Controller
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  Nishat Dairy (Private) Limited

  Apr 2020 - now

  Financial Controller